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What is NYC BC § 907.4.2.1?

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This section specifies the location requirements for manual fire alarm boxes, stating they must be within 5 feet of each exit and no more than 200 feet apart from each other. The enforcing agency is the Department of Buildings (DOB). Applies to building owners responsible for fire safety compliance.

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907.4.2.1 Location.

BC § 907.4.2.1

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the entrance to each exit. Additional manual fire alarm boxes shall be located so that travel distance to the nearest box does not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm).

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